
Built from a desire to share the realities of life as a creative, Nitty Gritty explores the highs and lows of being an artist in today's world.
Season 1
Feb - May 2024

CHARLOTTE ALLDIS | Ep. 1
Diving into the many stages of her painting practice, Charlotte opens up about everything from her earliest childhood creation, Melanie Teabag, to hosting her first show in her share house living room. Charlotte shares how she approached finding her authentic style, her relationship with her inner critic and how she navigates valuing her work both emotionally and financially.

MARISA MU | Ep. 2
Marisa Mu is a visual artist, poet, producer and Co-Founder of Tits and Co based in Naarm, Melbourne. We explore how to build a brand as an emerging artist as well as the importance of showing up for yourself in times of deep struggle and hardship, picking yourself up when things go wrong and the beauty of taking risk.

HOLLY TERRY | Ep. 3
Holly Terry is a self taught painter, friend and studio partner of Kate's. Here she opens up about her journey into becoming a full time artist, her approach to valuing her work and evolving her style, as well as her ongoing journey with mental health.

CHARLI BROPHY | Ep. 4
Melbourne photographer, Charli Brophy brings the party. We discuss the intersection between creativity, balance, inner critics, burn out, spirituality, value realignment & community. She describes the soulful non-linear path that took her away from the lens after almost burning out, only to wind up full circle, ready to capture & share work with a refreshed perspective.

OCTAVIA TOMYN | Ep. 5
Octavia Tomyn is a Melbourne based artist who previously worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years. We discuss all the things, from building your own brand, starting from scratch, embracing failures, not allowing your art to define your self worth and her embodiment of faith.

KATE FLORENCE | Ep. 6
A short look at some of Kate's top tips for creating a positive mindset around a solo exhibition or release of a body of work. This can typically be a very daunting and stressful time, full of a pressure to "succeed", but these are the main things that she feels really help through these times.

RHYS JOHN KANE | Ep. 7
Naarm based artist, Rhys Kane opens up about staying in alignment and creating with intention.

ALLISON MOONEY | Ep. 8
Alison Mooney is an abstract artist based on the Sunshine Coast; Gubbi Gubbi country. Her work moves between large scale murals, installation art and a studio painting practice.
Mooney also has many years experience behind the scenes of regional galleries, playing a big part in supporting other artists find their way within the art gallery scene. She shares her take on balancing life as an artist and a mother, leaning into fear and challenging societies expectations.

MAYA IRVING | Ep. 9
Maya is an emerging, painter, performance and video artist based in Wurundjuri country. She opens up on her creative journey so far, as well as the patriarchal set up of social media, the male gaze, nudity as art and the healing relationship between sexual and creative energy. She truly embodies the pure essence of living as an artist.

AMANDA JONES | Ep. 10
Amanda Jones is a poet, film maker and visual artist. She delves into imposter syndrome, the connection between visual and phonetic language, as well as her upcoming solo exhibition.

KATE FLORENCE | Ep. 11
A breakdown of the tips that have helped expand and grow her business.

HOLLY TERRY & KATE |Ep. 12
A conversation around the different ways to approach galleries, ways to present the works and the importance of attention to details. We also chat about the mindset around money when making art and the importance of sharing studio space, including the ups and downs that have come with it.